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Application Support with FX Options Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced Application Support Specialist FX Options to join their team in the City London. You will be providing essential support for their FX Options trading platform and ensure the smooth operation of our trading and support systems. Purpose of role: • Provide day-to-day support for our FX Options trading platform, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user assistance. • Collaborate with the IT team to deploy, configure, and maintain the FX Options trading applications and associated infrastructure. • Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability. • Act as a primary point of contact for traders and other end users, addressing their technical queries and concerns promptly and effectively. • Investigate and diagnose software and hardware issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff or vendors when necessary. • Work closely with development teams to analyze and document system requirements as well as contribute to the design and implementation of enhancements or fixes. • Conduct system testing and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of the applications. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and support procedures. Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar role, providing application support for financial systems. • Strong knowledge of FX Options trading concepts and terminology including currency pairs, spot, forwards, options, and market conventions. • Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting Windows applications. • Solid understanding of database concepts and SQL query language. • Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure. • Familiarity with FIX protocol and experience with FIX connectivity troubleshooting. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical users. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this position with be in the range £70K - £110K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. Improve the software development process using the latest technologies Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions Mentor and improve development team members Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders Works independently with guidance only in complex situations Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior MI Business Analyst/Project Manager Our Client is a bank based in the City and are looking to recruit a Senior MI Business Analyst with Project Management skills. You will have at least 6 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise. Focus of the role: · Help the organisation (Senior Management and SMEs) to review business and financial performance of the organisation based on data and facts, advance understanding of the business success factors, business results and risks. · Develop technical and business solutions for MI, enable effective data management and sourcing of the data for MI, reporting and project activities. · Interact with vendors, Project teams and Development team in London and other sites to align delivery of the MI and sourcing of the data across business functions and entities. Responsibilities: · Develop MI and Reports predominantly for the business functions and SMEs, based on their requirements and expressed needs. Interact with other information workers (in business and finance teams) to ensure the data produced by those are sync’ed and “tells same story”. · Ensure the overall strategy of the data management within the Bank, guard and rationalise development or new data sources for MI purposes, align business and technical understanding of the available data with the requirements. · Facilitate and lead enhancements of the available data sources that would assist the organisational performance and guide the organisation in effort to optimise and automate business processes to collect and use data for reporting and MI purposes. · Working with team members and Subject Matter Experts or SMEs on identifying, designing, building, and performing analytics to provide risks and controls insights to business partners & Internal Audit · Document business MI Solutions to ensure this knowledge is retained within the organisation, interact with operational and technology management regarding access, processing, reporting, and integrity of source systems and data repositories, to educate them on data available to in organisation, how the data could be used. · Influence the technical team and the business to ensure the technical environment address current and aligned with future business needs and organisational skills. Key Skills: · Technical o Advance SQL querying skills, ability to write complex SSRS formulas o In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server and experience to deliver MI and reporting solutions using the entire spectrum of the MI solutions (SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) ideally on early versions (2013/2016) and assist the organisation to migrate to later versions. o Exposure and high-level understanding of the SSAS and MDX language (although the organisation currently does not use OLAP). o Good exposure to PowerBI and advance knowledge of DAX (query language) and data modelling using this tool. o Good working knowledge of Excel capability, use of the reporting purposes, and formulas; desired VBA skills to optimise the data presentation. o Ideally, working knowledge of Hyperion/Essbase. o Working knowledge of SharePoint and its use to manage the MI, automate MI and reporting workflow, information and report distribution. o Good working practice designing data collections by using Kimball methodology. · Non-technical: o Practical understanding of the Data Visualisation techniques and principles. o High-level understanding of the data management and its impact on organisation’s bottom line. o Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to understand the business requirements, link them to a business narrative and softly guide SME by delivering the requested MI. o Some understanding of the architectural principles, Agile methodology to engage users and deliver business solutions. o Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and narrative to business audience and non-technical teams. This is a Full Time Contract – duration is 12 months. Salary will be dependent upon experience and expertise – but will be in the range £60K - £75K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role ●Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services ●Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware ●Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative ●Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration ●Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software ●Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager ●Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure ●Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes ●Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs ●Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software ●Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT ●Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure ●Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals ●Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes ●Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware ●Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively ●Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems ●Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions ●Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed ●Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups ●Manage information technology and computer systems ●Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time ●Preserve assets, information security and control structures ●Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience ●Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems ●Expertise in data center management and data governance ●Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager ●Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience ●5-7 years experience in IT management ●Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies ●Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems ●Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills ●Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize ●Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices ●Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. ●Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. ●Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions ●Proven leadership skills ●Strong creative and analytical thinking ●Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Data Analyst - Holborn London Our Client is looking to recruit a Data Analyst with at least 5 years proven experience. As a Data Analyst you will ensure that all data is processed and quality assured so that it can be analysed through appropriate systems with a view to the production of reports that can assist the Client services and other stakeholders make effective decisions and support the assessment of indicators and other business intelligence processes.. Key responsibilities: Day to day implementation and overview of the business's data strategy to ensure that organisational data is systematised with a view to optimising business intelligence and decision-making. Clear knowledge of all the data sources within the organisation, including the CRM and other information systems, and ability to work on those sources either individually, together or identify new sources that can inform effective operation. Knowledge of all relevant procedures to ensure that optimal data is used, including the cleaning, analysis and processing of data. Putting in place effective and robust systems of quality to ensure the highest integrity of data. Working with the IT department on data analysis, including developing key formulas, working with APIs and data mining, particularly through appropriate relational and other data bases, with a view to extracting the information that is needed for the growth of the organisation. Enabling the effective and accurate production of all reports, visuals, dashboards and other outputs to allow different parts of the organisation to make better individual and collective decisions. Facilitating the transformation of data to information and knowledge, and helping the different parts of the organisation to share such information and knowledge so as to maximise collaboration and the aims of the organisation. Supporting business intelligence so that the decisions are underpinned by key, effective and relevant data. Enabling the organisation to measure key performance and other indicators and score carding, and contributing to the development of metric and indicator-based systems that allow for integration and a system of continuous improvement. Collaborating with all departments including the IT department, education and training, marketing and policy and research on data usage. Minimising all data risks, security breaches, financial and other risks and working with relevant services to ensure that data is handled in a way that is compliant with relevant legislation and other frameworks. Furthering a data culture that enables the organisation to meet the needs of its stakeholders, both nationally and internationally, including its members. The following skills are Essential: Relevant higher education qualification in data analysis, including programming languages such as Python and SQL. Substantial experience working in data analysis within an organisational setting. Excellent problem solving, analytical and business intelligence skills, especially working with large datasets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to manage multiple projects adhering to logistics, timescales and deadlines. IT literate and experience of using MS Dynamics and Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience of using visualisation tools such as PowerBI. The Client is based in Holborn London. The salary for this role will be in the range £40K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format and include your salary availability.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – Central of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in Mayfair London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £75K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) You’ll be familiar with a cloud-native approach You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Git and Git workflows Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). You’ll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you’ll help modernise and evolve the National DNA Database , ensuring it can meet new demands while remaining secure, resilient and trustworthy . About the programme The National DNA Database is cloud‑hosted and operates in a highly sensitive, regulated environment. It sits at the intersection of: Policing and forensic services Regulators and legal frameworks Modern cloud and microservices architecture You’ll work across Home Office Biometrics , the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS), policing stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners, translating complex operational and regulatory needs into robust technical solutions. What you’ll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Define and own the technical strategy and roadmap for DNA services Set standards and target architecture aligned to wider government and Home Office strategy Own the application architecture (AWS microservices) and associated user environments Work closely with users (policing, FINDS, regulators) to translate requirements into deliverable solutions Lead and assure supplier designs, applying Secure by Design principles Carry out architectural assurance on supplier deliverables Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, auditable and compliant with data protection and legal requirements Balance near‑term delivery with long‑term scalability and maintainability Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Support FinOps and continuous improvement Champion modern practices and emerging technologies Contribute to and lead within the Home Office Biometrics architecture community

EU IT Solution Manager To be part of the IT Leadership Team and working closely with the European IT Director in supporting the transformation of the IT department to deliver quality IT services and associated support to our businesses across Europe. Accountable for the strategy, design, and deployment of technology solutions for IT systems and services across all Company European businesses to ensure they are simplified, standardised, reliable, and cost effective. Ensure that the Capacity and Availability of the IT systems and services can support core business functionality as and when it is required. Provide specialist 3rd line support when required. Define, measure and record service KPIs that will identify areas for development and deliver continuous improvement of IT services, processes, and support. Facilitate the education and development of 1st and 2nd line support teams. This role will enjoy hybrid working, splitting time between home and the IT Support Office, with occasional travel to the London office and other schools / business locations. Support the design, build and deployment of core IT systems and services: o Platforms – Physical hosts, virtual hosts (ESXi), Storage & Databases, SAAS Solutions, Monitoring, & backups. Networks – WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, & Filtering. Cyber Security – Protection, Education, Audit, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity. • Review, develop and enhance the continued delivery of 1st class student learning through IT. • Identify and design solutions to enhance operations and solve business problems. • Support IT Teams in all activities that lead to the successful implementation of new solutions. • Direct the maintenance, monitoring and backup/restore of the European IT Services. • Facilitate the provision of 3rd line support to Europe IT Services, escalating to Group IT as required. • Manage major service incidents and problems through to resolution as directed. • ITIL process owner for Capacity and Performance; Availability; IT Service Continuity. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist to IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults. • Support, guide and/or manage IT projects as directed by the European IT Director. • Audit and review the technical integrity of core systems and services. • Review operating efficiencies to facilitate and accommodate business growth. • Define, document and disseminate IT procedures, and standards. • Manage and maintain a knowledge base for core systems and services. • Any other reasonably requested duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. • Strong technical leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. • Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. • Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. • Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making to design solutions and resolve issues. • Flexibility to work in various locations when required. IT Support environment (3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology IT Project Delivery IT Architecture Must be degree educated with an ITIL Foundation. Salary for this position will be up to £60K. The position will be hybrid/remote with meetings in Central London. Please dos end your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job title: Senior Platform Automation Engineer Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Permanent Onsite Salary: £75,000- £85,000 (DOE) +benefits The Senior Platform Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that underpins the secure, repeatable, and compliant delivery of Collaborative Working Environments (CWEs) for defence customers and their supply‑chain partners. The purpose of this role is to reduce manual infrastructure build and configuration, improve consistency and reliability, and enable rapid, auditable deployment of environments that meet defence‑grade security and assurance standards. The role plays a critical part in ensuring CWEs can be provisioned, evolved, and operated safely through code‑driven automation. Working within secure, predominantly on‑premise and private cloud platforms, the Senior Platform Automation Engineer contributes hands‑on engineering expertise while promoting automation best practices, supporting platform resilience, and enabling delivery teams to consume infrastructure safely and efficiently. Strategic & Principal Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic direction for on‑premise platform automation Define automation standards, patterns, and reference architectures for secure on‑premise infrastructure. Shape the long‑term roadmap for Infrastructure as Code adoption, modernising traditional infrastructure practices safely within defence environments. Act as a technical authority and decision maker for platform automation approaches, tools, and designs. Influence senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and delivery leads on platform strategy, risk, and investment priorities. Infrastructure as Code & Automation Delivery Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the automated provisioning and lifecycle management of on‑premise CWEs. Develop reusable, version‑controlled automation artefacts to standardise infrastructure builds across environments. Lead the transition from manual and bespoke builds to repeatable, code‑driven infrastructure delivery. Ensure all infrastructure changes are auditable, reproducible, and aligned with secure delivery practices. Security, Assurance & Compliance Embed defence‑grade security controls, identity integration, and configuration hardening into all automation. Design infrastructure automation to support accreditation, assurance, and audit requirements. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure platforms meet customer and regulatory expectations. CI/CD & Environment Lifecycle Management Integrate Infrastructure as Code into CI/CD pipelines to support controlled, repeatable platform changes. Define and implement safe promotion models across development, test, and production environments. Automate environment provisioning, modification, and decommissioning to support customer lifecycle needs. Operational Reliability & Continuous Improvement Improve reliability and reduce operational risk by identifying automation gaps and replacing manual processes. Support incident analysis and drive preventative improvement through enhanced automation. Actively manage technical debt within platform automation codebases. Continuously refine automation to improve efficiency, quality, and resilience. Leadership, Coaching & Enablement Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring to Junior and Graduate engineers. Set expectations for coding quality, automation practices, and operational ownership. Enable delivery and operations teams to safely consume platform automation through clear guidance and tooling. Contribute to engineering culture, promoting automation‑first, code‑driven delivery Education and Experience Requirements Essential Experience Significant, hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating on‑premise infrastructure platforms within enterprise or highly regulated environments. Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of infrastructure. Demonstrable experience working in security‑constrained or regulated environments, such as defence, government, or critical national infrastructure. Experience contributing to or establishing technical standards, automation patterns, and strategic direction for platform engineering. Technical Experience Strong experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including cluster design, operation, and automation. Experience supporting or automating Citrix platforms (e.g. virtual apps and desktops) within secure enterprise environments. Solid understanding of traditional data‑centre technologies including compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Hands‑on experience building, configuring, and automating SQL Server platforms. Experience supporting multi‑tier enterprise applications hosted on on‑premise infrastructure. Understanding of how collaboration platforms are underpinned by identity, database, and application services. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Strong practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, or equivalent). Proven ability to create reusable, version‑controlled automation artefacts. Experience integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines. Experience embedding security controls, identity integration, access models, and configuration hardening into automated builds. Familiarity with accreditation, assurance, and audit processes in secure environments. Experience supporting live platforms, responding to incidents, and driving automation‑led improvements. Leadership & Professional Experience Experience operating as a senior technical engineer, providing guidance and technical leadership to peers. Proven ability to influence technical direction and challenge legacy approaches with pragmatic, automation‑led solutions. Comfortable acting as a trusted technical advisor to architects, security teams, and delivery stakeholders. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.